Taliban

Attack on Pakistan military post kills 7 security force members, military says

The incident in northwest Pakistan was carried out by six attackers, the military's media wing said in a statement, without naming the terrorist group responsible for the attack.

By REUTERS
16/03/2024

Afghanistan invests $35M in Iran’s Chabahar seaport

Experts say that the move from Kabul to Iran’s Chabahar Port sends ripples of change across the economic currents of South Asia. Pakistan should streamline border procedures to reduce delays.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
15/03/2024

Taliban delegation refuses to attend UN mediation talks, sets 'unreasonable' demands

The Taliban declined an invitation to a UN meeting, which was meant to find a solution to Afghanistan's dire situation and foster the Talibans relationship with the international community.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
20/02/2024

Al-Qaeda resurfaces in Afghanistan with new training camps, Islamic schools

A UN Security Council report has found that since the Taliban resumed ruling Afghanistan in 2021, the country has returned to being a shelter for terrorist organizations.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
17/02/2024

Martyrs from Afghanistan will travel to fight in Gaza, Iranian envoy claims

Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Quomi claimed on Tuesday that Afghanistan is part of the “axis of resistance.”

Afghan women struggle for rights under increasing Taliban repression

Since it took over in 2021, the Taliban has claimed that it is merely aligning Afghan society to Islamic values, but women and girls are being left with ever-fewer options.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
09/12/2023

The US must designate Qatar as a state sponsor of terrorism - opinion

Qatar has a long record of harboring and funding terrorist organizations. It's time the US holds them accountable.

By JORDAN COPE
13/11/2023

How the US invasion of Afghanistan is shaping the Gaza war - comment

MILITARY AFFAIRS: In some circles, 9/11 has also become synonymous with US overreach and wasting decades of blood and treasure in forever wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Pakistan's decision to expel illegal Afghan refugees draws backlash

“The repatriation of refugees should be done voluntarily and without any pressure or violence,” UNHCR says. 

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
06/10/2023

Afghan resistance leader wants Israel's help in fighting the Taliban

"We need help from any party that wants to support us, including Israel," Ahmed Massoud, head of Afghanistan's National Resistance Front, said.

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